Sports Director

NAB Leadership Foundation; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation in Amarillo, TX seeks a Sports Director to produce and anchor sports reports across platforms, delivering clear, engaging content for viewers.

The role requires at least five years in sports reporting or anchoring, a Bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism, and a strong on-air presence. You will mentor others, edit video, and engage audiences on social media.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in sports reporting or anchoring.
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sports and related activities.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with ad lib ability.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to coach or mentor colleagues.
• Proficient with office equipment and technology.

Responsibilities

• Produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms.
• Ensures sports content meets company standards for integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers sports stories clearly and concisely.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating sports programming.
• Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom situations.
• Works with the sports team to develop comprehensive coverage.
• Participates in promotional activities and public appearances.
• Shoots video for sports reports and sets up shots.
• Maintains video equipment and edits clips for broadcasts and eMedia content.
• Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media.

Skills

On-air presence

English proficiency

Strong communication

Team leadership

Deadline driven

Mentoring

Video production

Sports reporting

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Video equipment

Video editing

Job description

The Sports Director produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

• Produces and presents sports reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise manner
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating sports programming and other content
• Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required
• Works closely with the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverage
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Shoots video for sports reports
• Sets up, composes and executes video shots
• Maintains video equipment
• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content
• Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites

Requirements & Skills

• Minimum five years' experience in sports reporting or anchoring
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of sports and sports related activities
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Superior on-air presence
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift